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Poached Egg with Tomato and Pesto

Fresh, healthy, simple, and delicious. Those are the words I would use to describe this tasty breakfast. I love tomatoes and basil with eggs so I am surmised I haven’t come up with this meal before. I loved the combination of flavors of the warm sweet tomato, the salty pesto, and the perfectly poached egg. I served this poached egg with tomato and pesto with a piece of toast to mop up the juices on the plate and a bowl of fresh fruit for a tasty and healthy way to start the day. This is my kind of breakfast and I bet you can guess what I’ll be having tomorrow morning.

Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Season both sides of the tomato slice with some sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste as well as a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Add the thick tomato slice to the pan and cook 2 minutes per side.

While the tomato is cooking, combine 1 ½ inches of water and 1 teaspoon of white vinegar in a wide medium sized saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Break 1 egg into a small bowl. Once the water is at a simmer, stir the water with the bottom of your slotted spoon clockwise to make a swirling motion in the water. Quickly and carefully slide egg into the water. Cover and turn stove off. Poach until whites are firm and yolks are still runny, 3 minutes and 45 seconds. Remove the egg using a slotted spoon and drain a bit over the pan.

Remove the tomato from the skillet and place on a plate. Spoon a dollop of pesto on top followed by the poached egg. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Poached Egg with Tomato and Pesto

Yield:1

Total Time: 10 minutes +/-

Ingredients:

Directions:

Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Season both sides of the tomato slice with some sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste as well as a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Add the thick tomato slice to the pan and cook 2 minutes per side.

While the tomato is cooking, combine 1 ½ inches of water and 1 teaspoon of white vinegar in a wide medium sized saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Break 1 egg into a small bowl. Once the water is at a simmer, stir the water with the bottom of your slotted spoon clockwise to make a swirling motion in the water. Quickly and carefully slide egg into the water. Cover and turn stove off. Poach until whites are firm and yolks are still runny, 3 minutes and 45 seconds. Remove the egg using a slotted spoon and drain a bit over the pan.

Remove the tomato from the skillet and place on a plate. Spoon a dollop of pesto on top followed by the poached egg. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy!